Widespread High Wind Event; Heavy Snow Expected from the Northern Plains to Northeast

Widespread high winds will continue to impact the interior Northwest, northern Plains, and Upper Midwest. Gusty winds and low relative humidity will bring critical fire weather to the central and southern Plains and south coastal Texas today. A storm tracking across the northern Plains, Great Lakes and into the Northeast U.S. will bring heavy snow and gusty winds into Saturday. Read More >

Current conditions at

BURNT MOUNTAIN (BUSW1)

Lat: 47.0444°NLon: 121.94032°WElev: 4170.0ft.

NA

28°F

-2°C

Humidity NA
Wind Speed NA NA MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint N/A
Visibility NA
Last update NA
Extended Forecast for

4 Miles N Mt Rainier WA

Winter Storm Warning March 12, 02:59pm until March 14, 05:00am
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Winter Storm Warning
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    Winter Storm Warning March 12, 02:59pm until March 14, 05:00am

    NOW until 5:00am Sat

    Winter Storm Warning

  • This Afternoon

    High: 27 °F

    Heavy Snow

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Snow. The snow could be heavy at times.  Steady temperature around 28. Wind chill values between 16 and 21. West wind 9 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 20 to 26 inches possible.

    Low: 28 °F

    Heavy Snow

  • Friday

    Friday: Snow. The snow could be heavy at times.  High near 31. Wind chill values between 19 and 24. West wind around 9 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 16 to 22 inches possible.

    High: 31 °F

    Heavy Snow

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Snow. The snow could be heavy at times.  Low around 15. Wind chill values between 4 and 9. West wind 7 to 9 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.

    Low: 15 °F

    Heavy Snow

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Snow.  High near 24. West wind 13 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 33 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    High: 24 °F

    Snow

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A 40 percent chance of snow, mainly before 11pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 15. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 15 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Snow, mainly after 11am.  High near 32. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

    High: 32 °F

    Snow

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Snow before 11pm, then rain likely, possibly mixed with snow.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29.

    Low: 29 °F

    Rain/Snow

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 27. Wind chill values between 11 and 16. West wind 16 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 38 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. Total daytime snow accumulation of 10 to 14 inches possible.
Tonight
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Steady temperature around 28. Wind chill values between 16 and 21. West wind 9 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 20 to 26 inches possible.
Friday
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 31. Wind chill values between 19 and 24. West wind around 9 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 16 to 22 inches possible.
Friday Night
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 15. Wind chill values between 4 and 9. West wind 7 to 9 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.
Saturday
Snow. High near 24. West wind 13 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 33 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Saturday Night
A 40 percent chance of snow, mainly before 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 15. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Sunday
Snow, mainly after 11am. High near 32. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.
Sunday Night
Snow before 11pm, then rain likely, possibly mixed with snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29.
Monday
Rain likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 41.
Monday Night
A chance of rain before 11pm, then a chance of rain and snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32.
Tuesday
Rain and snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 45.
Tuesday Night
Rain likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34.
Wednesday
Rain, possibly mixed with snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 42.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
4 Miles N Mt Rainier WA
 46.94°N 121.74°W (Elev. 5499 ft)
2:26 pm PDT Mar 12, 2026
2pm PDT Mar 12, 2026-6pm PDT Mar 18, 2026
 
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